C-SPAN Podcasts

After Words   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Book TV's After Words features the author of a recently published hardback non-fiction book interviewed by a guest host with some knowledge, background, or connection to the subject matter of the book. After Words airs on Book TV every Sunday, at 6pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • Frank interviewed by Cummings (1 hr. - Friday)
    Thomas Frank, author of "The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule" interviewed by Jeanne Cummings.
  • Kronman interviewed by Murray (58 min. 8 sec. - August 18, 2008)
    Anthony Kronman, author of "Education's End," interviewed by Charles Murray.
  • Cockburn interviewed by Zogby (1 hr.)
    Patrick Cockburn, author of "Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq" interviewed by James Zogby.
American Political Archive   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
American Political Archive features unique and often never before broadcast interviews and oral histories. American Political Archive airs Saturdays 10am ET & Mondays 10pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • Lady Bird Johnson Oral History Interview (1 hr. 12 min. - August 18, 2008)
    In Part 1 of this 1979 oral history interview from the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, Mrs. Johnson remembers the early relationship between the Johnsons and John and Jacqueline Kennedy, the 1956 and 1960 campaigns and conventions, and the 1960 inauguration of President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson.
  • Lady Bird Johnson Oral History Interview (1 hr. 24 min. - August 18, 2008)
    In Part 2, you'll hear Mrs. Johnson look back at LBJ's role as vice president---his uneasy relationship with Robert Kennedy---and the trip to Dallas that ended with the assassination of President Kennedy. Joining the programs is Sheldon Stern, who was the JFK Library’s historian at the time and conducted the interview, to talk to us about that experience.
  • Pres. Ronald Reagan Oral History (1 hr. 15 min.)
    Fred Fielding served as White House Counsel to Pres. Reagan from 1981-1986. During a discussion at UVA's Miller Center he discusses the Reagan presidency and takes questions from the audience.
  • Investigating the Klan: FBI Agent Oral Histories (1 hr. 17 min.)
    C-SPAN Radio presents the first-ever broadcast of oral history recordings with two former FBI agents who were actively involved in the Bureau's work investigating the Ku Klux Klan in the South during the mid 1960s.
Newsmakers   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"Newsmakers" is C-SPAN's weekly Sunday interview program with the people making news and the journalists who cover them. Newmakers airs Sundays on C-SPAN at 10am ET and 6pm ET.
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Outside the Beltway   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Outside the Beltway features C-SPAN Radio exclusive events featuring voices from outside of Washington providing perspectives on national issues. Outside the Beltway airs Sundays 10am-12pm.
Recent programs:
  • Paula Reynolds, Safeco Insurance Company, CEO (1 hr. 7 min. - Friday)
    Chief Executive Officer of Safeco Insurance Company, Paula Reynolds, on her industry and her vision of leadership, at the City Club of Seattle, on July 18. Safeco, a Fortune 500 company in its own right, is merging with even larger Liberty Mutual.
  • Discussion on Financial Markets (1 hr. 2 min. - August 18, 2008)
    Discussion of three financial market topics: subprime mortgages, how recent changes in law have affected enforcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and securities auction failures. This was originally a live webcast on July 29 hosted by the NERA Economic Consulting Firm and SEC Historical Society.
  • Suzanne Muchin, ROI Ventures, Founder (53 min. 26 sec. - August 18, 2008)
    Founder of ROI Ventures, Suzanne Muchin, at the Aspen Institute Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado on July 1,2008. ROI stands for “Return on Inspiration” and was created “in order to explore …a ‘double bottom line’ goal of social change as well as financial profitability,” with a focus on early childhood education.
  • Discussion on Jewish People in Israel & the U.S. (1 hr. 16 min.)
    Ari Shavit, Columnist for Haaretz, in conversation with Jeffery Goldberg, National Correspondent for The Atlantic, and former Middle East Correspondent for The New York Yorker, discuss the relationship between the Jewish people in Israel and the U.S., and the prospects for peace in the Middle East.
Podcast of the Week   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
C-SPAN provides our viewers with a comprehensive range of public policy programs. "Podcast of the Week" is a noteworthy program drawn from the three C-SPAN networks and our popular series, such as "Washington Journal," "Road to the White House" and "American Perspectives."
Recent programs:
  • Sens. Obama and Biden Campaign Rally in Springfield, IL (1 hr. 39 min. - Friday)
    Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) and running mate Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) held a rally in the Illinois capital of Springfield, where Obama launched his presidential campaign 18 months ago.
  • DNC Chairman Howard Dean at DemocracyFest (48 min. 47 sec. - August 18, 2008)
    Howard Dean, Democratic National Committee Chairman, speaks at DemocracyFest, in Sterling, Virginia
  • NPC Address by Miami Mayor Manny Diaz (57 min. 56 sec. - August 6, 2008)
    U.S. Conference of Mayors President Manny Diaz will challenge the next Presidential Administration will have to invest in solutions to the growing problems that threaten America’s cities and metropolitan areas.
Q and A   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
Every week, C-SPAN presents interesting people who are making things happen in politics, the media, education, and science and technology in hour-long conversations.
Recent programs:
  • Greg Mortenson, Author, "Three Cups of Tea" (1 hr. - Friday)
    Author Greg Mortenson discusses his book, which tells the story of his work in Afghanistan and Pakistan to establish schools.
  • Ben Stein, Actor & Author (59 min. 1 sec. - August 18, 2008)
    Ben Stein discusses his most recent book is called "How to Ruin the United States of America" which he wrote with Phil DeMuth and takes a look at his recent documentary entitled "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed."
  • C-SPAN Producers Connie Doebele and Richard Weinstein (1 hr. 1 min.)
    C-SPAN's Iraq Veterans series begins this week, producers Connie Doebele and Richard Weinstein talk about how the series was put together and show clips from the upcoming programs.
Road to the White House   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"Road to the White House" looks at the electoral process in the United States and the candidates, issues and events shaping the 2008 presidential race. The program airs Sundays on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET and 9:30pm ET.
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The Communicators   Subscribe via iTunes   Subscribe via XML Feed
"The Communicators" is C-SPAN's new weekly series featuring a half-hour interview with the people who shape our digital future. The Communicators airs Saturdays on C-SPAN at 6:30pm ET and Monday on C-SPAN2 at 8am and 8pm ET.
Recent programs:
  • Obama Campaign on Telecommunications (31 min. 30 sec.)
    William Kennard, a telecommunications adviser for Sen. Obama's Presidential Campaign joins us to discuss the Senator's approach to issues dealing with technology and telecommunications. Kennard was also a former FCC Chairman (1997-2001).
  • Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) (30 min. 58 sec. - August 18, 2008)
    Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), co-chairman of the Congressional Internet Caucus, discusses legislative issues pertaining to the internet and technology. Rep. Goodlatte is joined by guest host Greg Piper, Washington Internet Daily, Associate Managing Editor.
  • FCC Chairman Kevin Martin (R) (29 min. 41 sec.)
    FCC Chairman Kevin Martin (R) discusses the Commission's recent decision on Comcast, the status of the digital television transition, indecency, and potential Congressional inquiries into the practices of the Federal Communications Commission.

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